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Roland Andrew Betts 1916–1989

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Roland Betts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Apr 1916 · Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa
Died 11 Mar 1989 · Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado
Father Guy Andrew Betts Sr
Mother Ida Mae Lethcoe
Spouse Barbara Jeanette Kiefel
Children Carl Eugene Betts
Siblings Carl Betts, Charles David Betts, Dorothy Mae Betts, Eugene Lawrence Betts, Guy Andrew Betts Jr, Harold Orvil Betts, Harry Dewayne Betts, James Chauncey Betts, Kenneth Chauncey Betts, Mary Josephine Betts, Violet Beaulah Betts

Researchers connected through Roland Betts 1916–1989

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Biography

The story of Roland Andrew Betts began in 1916 in Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa. Roland Andrew Betts married barbara jeanette kiefel, and had children including carl eugene betts. Roland Andrew Betts passed away in 1989 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Montana, U.S., Marriage Records

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    Marriage Records Montana, U.S., County Marriages

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    Marriage Records Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1916
Birth of Roland Andrew Betts in Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa
Birth
1989
Death of Roland Andrew Betts in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roland Betts

This ancestor line traces from Union City, Erie, Pennsylvania (1819) to Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa (1916) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Roland Betts (1916–1989) was born in Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa and died in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Roland in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Roland Betts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roland Andrew Betts PTP
1916–1989
Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa
Parents
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Grandparents
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Roland Betts's Descendants

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Roland Andrew Betts PTP 1916–1989